Monday, February 28, 2011
Unit 8 Post
Of all the practices we have learned, the Loving Kindness and Subtle Mind have been the most beneficial to me. Of those two the Loving Kindness mostly. I believe that committing myself to doing these practices daily will help me to achieve "mental fitness". For me, the best time of day to perform the Loving Kindness activity is in the morning before I begin my day. I feel that it really helps me to start the day on a good note. It helps me to take on things or deal with tough situations better because I have my "loving glasses" on. What I mean by my "loving glasses" is that I am seeing the world as a loving place and loving people. I am really beginning to see a change in myself from completing these practices. For example, one situation that tends to stress me is driving in traffic. I have found that I stay relaxed more and don't get angry as easy. Overall, I have seen nothing but benefits in my life and myself since beginning these practices.
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Hey Natalie!
ReplyDeleteThose were my favorites also. I think they are the simplest and sometimes it is the simple things in life that appeal to me. Like you, I have been practicing these in the morning. It really seems to set the tone for my day.
I love your concept of "loving glasses." I have noticed I'm starting to have conversations with people I had chosen to shut off from. I'm noticing I'm thinking so much more before I react in my words or behaviors. It's a beautiful thing! :)
Keep up the great work! I have a feeling the benefits are so much more than we're touching on right now.
Natalie,
ReplyDeleteI agree doing the loving kindness exercise in the morning prior to starting your day puts you in a great frame of mind. You are better prepared to deal with issues as they arise in a calm and effective way. Great post.
gigi